| Titre : | Midwives' views on upright birthing positions (2023) |
| Auteurs : | Stéphanie Borg ; Christie Hili |
| Type de document : | Article : texte imprimé |
| Dans : | Midirs. Midwifery Digest (Vol. 33, n° 2, juin 2023) |
| Article en page(s) : | p. 165-169 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
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Paramédical (MeSH) Accouchement ; Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques en santé ; Malte ; Position assise ; Position debout ; Sage-femme |
| Résumé : |
Background: Upright birthing positions (UBPs) can be adopted by women during the second stage of labour and are known to benefit both the mother and the fetus. However, a dearth of evidence exists on midwives' views on UBPs.
Methods: The study adopted a quantitative research approach. Data were collected via a one-time semi-structured, self-designed questionnaire including both closed and open-ended questions. Forty-four midwives working at the Central Delivery Suite in the general state hospital in Malta were included. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. Findings: Most midwives promoted the use of UBPs, were knowledgeable on the effects of UBPs on maternal outcomes, were conscious of their influence on the birth position and recognised the need for more education on fetal and birth outcomes from UBPs. However, the participants' lack of confidence, medicalisation of labour, and lack of available equipment were identified as discouraging factors. Conclusion: This research identified that midwives need more education and training to increase their knowledge and confidence to support women safely while adopting UBPs. |
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| Bibliothèque Paramédicale | Périodiques | Périodique | Midirs. 2023-2 | Empruntable | Disponible |
